Confirming what was reported in December by Dutch press, Erik Varwijk, managing director of Air France-KLM Cargo has resigned, effective 1 March after 25 years at the carrier. In a statement Varwijk said: “I have decided that I will not be available for reappointment at the end of my current term on 1 July. With the completion of the strategic reorientation of cargo, the time has come for something new.” Varwijk’s resignation comes both as a surprise, as his contract was … [Read more...] about AF-KLM Cargo’s Varwijk calls it a day
Freight Forwarders
BIFA names young forwarder of the year
Taking a leading role in the launch of two high profile high street brands into the South African market has helped to earn Jenifer Taylor of Santova Logistics the coveted prize of ‘Young Freight Forwarder of the Year’, sponsored by Virgin Atlantic Cargo, in the British International Freight Association’s Freight Service Awards. Taylor, who has worked with Santova for four and-a-half years, received her prize at the annual BIFA awards ceremony in London, attended by over 500 … [Read more...] about BIFA names young forwarder of the year
Emirates adds Burkina Faso freighter
Emirates Skycargo has bolstered operations on its African trade route network with the introduction of a weekly freighter service to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. This is the 27th African destination to join the carrier's network. Emirates SkyCargo operates a B777F on the Dubai-Ouagadougou-Dakar (Senegal)-Frankfurt (Germany)-Dubai route. The aircraft is capable of carrying over 100 t of cargo each direction. The airline anticipates transporting goods such as pharmaceuticals and … [Read more...] about Emirates adds Burkina Faso freighter
AF-KLM Cargo’s Varwijk calls it a day
Confirming what was reported in December by Dutch press, Erik Varwijk, managing director of Air France-KLM Cargo has resigned, effective 1 March after 25 years at the carrier. In a statement Varwijk said: “I have decided that I will not be available for reappointment at the end of my current term on 1 July. With the completion of the strategic reorientation of cargo, the time has come for something new.” Varwijk’s resignation comes both as a surprise, as his contract was … [Read more...] about AF-KLM Cargo’s Varwijk calls it a day
JAL’s profit drops despite strong cargo revenue
Japan Airlines (JAL) reported a 3.1 per cent YoY drop in group net profit for the first three quarters of fiscal 2014, to 119.684 billion yen (US$1.01 billion), despite a nearly double-digit rise in international cargo revenue. Despite the fall in profit, JAL raised its full-year earnings forecast to a net profit of 139 billion yen - against a previous projection of 135 billion yen - owing to falling fuel costs and stronger revenue in its cargo business. … [Read more...] about JAL’s profit drops despite strong cargo revenue
BMW, Bosch join DB in cartel damages claim
Reuters reported that German carmaker BMW and car supplier Bosch would join Deutsche Bahn in two claims for about 2.1 billion euros (US$2.4 billion) in damages from air freight carriers involved in a cartel. The cartel involving Lufthansa and British Airways was first discovered seven years ago and triggered fines in the EU and in the US. … [Read more...] about BMW, Bosch join DB in cartel damages claim
